Katherine Town Council has ticked off another major milestone toward the much-anticipated reopening of the upgraded Katherine Aquatic Centre in November.
Following a tender process, the Council has selected the Y Northern Territory (YMCA) as the new operator of the Aquatic Centre, with local company, HD Pumps, to provide specialist maintenance services.
The Council says the project is on schedule to be completed at the end of October and will deliver a modern, accessible, and safe facility for the entire community. The upgraded Centre will feature improved pools, shaded areas, family-friendly facilities, and spaces designed for lessons, training and community events.
Mayor, Joanna Holden said the centre’s reopening will be an exciting day for the region.
“We have all missed the pool while it’s been under construction, and it does feel like opening day can’t come soon enough,” she said.
“In preparation for the opening, it’s great news that the Y Northern Territory will be its onsite managers, with the experience, people, and passion to deliver great outcomes for our community.”
The Y is well known in Katherine and has over 50 years of experience delivering recreation and aquatic services throughout the Territory.
Under the new management, the Katherine Aquatic Centre will offer expanded programs including health and wellbeing initiatives, swimming and water safety activities, events such as school holiday programs and community celebrations.
